Verbara - podcast player

Verbara is an app for playing podcasts from your own server. Archive any show - including private feeds - to your own server, with the ads removed. Play on the go - with smart download, sync and more. • Combine Plex, Audiobookshelf, and RSS into one library, with duplicates merged • Progress and played state sync to your server, and to every copy of a show • Archive any feed to Audiobookshelf, including private and members-only feeds, with the full back catalogue • Fix missing podcast metadata (dates, notes, episode numbers, artwork) from the source feed • Transcripts: tap-to-seek follow-along, on-device generation, full-text search across downloads • Chapters from RSS, Audiobookshelf, ID3 tags, and Plex • Auto-download ahead as you listen, Wi-Fi-only rules, auto-delete when finished • Video podcasts and Plex video libraries • Up Next queue, per-podcast speed, smart resume, sleep timer, AirPlay • Volume boost, voice boost, trim silence • Folders and smart folders across all sources • CarPlay, Siri, widgets, Lock Screen and Control Center controls • iCloud sync between your devices, no account needed • Listening stats • Light and dark themes, accent colours, alternate icons Verbara Pro is a one-time purchase. It unlocks downloads from server sources, audio effects, stats, transcripts, iCloud sync, metadata repair, and archiving to your server. Streaming, browsing, and public RSS podcasts (including downloads) are free. OPML export is always free. Verbara is an independent app and is not affiliated with Plex Inc. or Audiobookshelf. Tap "Try the demo" on the sign-in screen to explore the app with sample podcasts, no server needed.